In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Chhattisgarh arrested a government clerk, Jugeshwar Rajwade, in Surajpur district. Rajwade, who was stationed at the Surajpur tehsil office, was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of 25,000 rupees. The ACB team, dispatched from Raipur, executed the operation within the tehsil premises on Monday. The clerk had demanded the bribe from a farmer in exchange for processing the land mutation. After receiving a complaint and verifying its authenticity, the ACB set up a trap, leading to the clerk’s immediate arrest upon accepting the agreed-upon sum. The bribe money was…
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A landslide occurred on the Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra route in Katra on Monday morning due to heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir. The incident, which took place around 8:50 am near Banganga, resulted in injuries to at least four devotees. The area is a key starting point for the pilgrimage. The quick response of local authorities, including the administration, volunteers, and shrine board personnel, facilitated the safe evacuation of the injured. Rescue operations involved palanquin bearers, porters, and police, preventing potential loss of life. The landslide also caused significant damage to several sheds along the route, used by pedestrians…
The Congress party has announced an economic blockade across the state for July 22nd. The move comes in response to the arrest of Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with a money laundering case related to the liquor scam. The party has appointed various leaders to oversee the blockade efforts in different districts. Lakhmeshwar Baghel will be in charge of Bastar, while Mohan Markam will manage Kondagaon and Narayanpur. Umesh Patel has been assigned to Raigarh, Dr. Shivkumar Dahariya to Raipur, Dhirendra Sahu to Masturi, Girish Devangan to Durg, Purushottam Kanwar and Mohit Kerketta to…
A memorandum was presented to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday by Members of Parliament, requesting the removal of High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. The move is related to the controversy surrounding the discovery of cash. The impeachment motion against Justice Varma, supported by 145 Lok Sabha members, was signed under Articles 124, 217, and 218 of the Constitution. MPs from various parties, including Congress, TDP, JDU, JDS, Jan Sena Party, AGP, SS (Shinde), LJSP, SKP, and CPM, have backed the motion. Prominent signatories included MPs Anurag Singh Thakur, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Rahul Gandhi, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, PP…
A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft plummeted into a school in Dhaka on Monday, leading to the death of one individual. The incident occurred near Milestone School and College. According to reports, the aircraft, an ‘F-7 BGI’ training jet, was on a routine training mission when it crashed shortly after 1:06 pm. The crash ignited a fire, with thick smoke billowing from the area, causing widespread panic among local residents. Fire service units responded quickly, initiating rescue and firefighting operations. One body was recovered at the scene, and the Air Force rescued four injured individuals. Authorities have yet to release…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai following an episode of mild dizziness during his morning walk. According to a medical bulletin released by Apollo Hospitals, the Chief Minister experienced ‘mild giddiness’ during his routine morning walk. He has been admitted for evaluation of his symptoms, and the necessary diagnostic tests are currently underway.
Abdul Fattah Mahdi, brother of Talal, the victim in the Nimisha Priya execution case, has levied serious accusations against Samuel Jerome, the mediator. Mahdi alleges that Jerome, who was presented as a lawyer by various media outlets, including the BBC, is not a lawyer. He claims Jerome misused his position as a representative of Nimisha Priya’s family to collect substantial sums of money under the guise of negotiations, including a recent demand of $40,000. Mahdi asserts that he and his family never communicated with Jerome directly regarding the case and accuses Jerome of exploiting his brother’s death for personal gain.
The weather in Chhattisgarh is once again showing signs of change. The Meteorological Department has issued Yellow and Orange alerts for several districts in the state. The forecast includes heavy thunderstorms, lightning strikes, strong winds blowing at 30-40 kmph, and moderate to heavy rainfall. According to the Meteorological Department, districts like Sukma, Bijapur, South Bastar Dantewada, Mahasamund, Baloda Bazar, Janjgir-Champa, Raigarh, Bilaspur, Korba, Jashpur, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi, Mungeli, and Surguja are expected to experience rain accompanied by strong winds. Furthermore, districts such as Bastar, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, North Bastar Kanker, Dhamtari, Balod, Rajnandgaon, Gariaband, Raipur, Durg, Bemetara, Kabirdham, Surajpur, Korea, and Balrampur have…
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the closing and award ceremony of the WAKO India National Kickboxing Championship 2025 held at the Sardar Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium in Raipur. He welcomed the nearly 1200 participants from 28 states and 300 coaches to Chhattisgarh, highlighting its rich cultural and geographical diversity. He emphasized the importance of sports like kickboxing in fostering courage, strength, and resolve among the youth. The Chief Minister praised the efforts to promote sports through infrastructure development, training, and incentive schemes, and mentioned the Chhattisgarh Sports Promotion Scheme. He also congratulated Punjab, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu for…
The Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled to commence on Monday, July 21, 2025, and will conclude on Thursday, August 21, 2025, subject to government business. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media ahead of the session. The session will span 32 days and include a total of 21 sittings. Both Houses will adjourn on August 12, 2025, to reconvene on August 18, 2025, for Independence Day celebrations. The government plans to introduce several bills, including amendments to the Goods and Services Tax, Jan Vishwas Act, Indian Institutes of Management Act, and various taxation and environmental bills. Union Minister of…